"HIS REPUTATION"

3-20-2013

S. Psalm 23:3 He refreshes and restores my life (my self); He leads me in the paths of righteousness [uprightness and right standing with Him--not for my earning it, but] for His name’s sake.

O. God doesn't 'refresh and restore' my inner self for MY sake. He does this for HIS REPUTATION'S SAKE! This is so I will be HIS proof and not my own. This is so that He can reveal Himself THROUGH me by the peace that I walk in.

A. I am created for God. I am created to worship Him, love Him and so that He can love me back. He refreshes me and restores me so that I will begin to look like Him...I was created in His image so I am to LOOK LIKE HIM! I CAN, through Jesus, be God's reputation...all that He is known for.

P. Father, Thank You for Your Son. Thank You that He never tarnished Your reputation. Thank You that You see me through HIM, and that I am seen as righteous through Him. Help me NOT to tarnish Your reputation before those here on earth. Jesus, shine through me in Your restoration of peace in my life. Be BIG in me!